Job Responsibilties

1. Act as master keyholder of the building which would include assisting tenants who are locked out and ensuring access for emergency services.

2.   Provides access to servicemen and contractors.

3.   Monitor fire alarms systems and other life safety systems, carries out emergency response and actions as required in accordance with the Buildings Fire Safety Plan, records findings as required and reports irregularities to the Property Manager.

4.  Shows apartments to prospective tenants.

5. Conducts building openings and lock ups. Change lock cores (as needed)

6.   Attends meetings and training as required.

7. Inspects and reports any building deficiencies or maintenance problems or concerns to the Property Manager or designate.

8.  Reports vandalism or any security issue to Property Manager.

9. Reports disturbances to Property Manager and/or Police.

10. Delivers letters, notices or forms to tenants as required.

11. Maintains general security of building including ensuring doors are properly secured.

12. Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton procedures related to Occupation Health & Safety.

OTHER DUTIES

13.   Carries out light housekeeping duties as directed by the Property Manager or designate such as cleaning up broken glass, spills, mop ups from floods, sanding and salting sidewalks during icy conditions.

14.   Sorts and organizes recyclables and garbage. Changing & putting out garbage bins as well as picking up litter.

15.   Performs minor repairs as directed by Property Manager such as toilet plunging or replacement of light switch cover plates, water shut offs and clearing drains. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 1.      Previous maintenance and customer service experience relates to duties listed above normally acquired by a combination of education and relevant work experience.

  2.      Ability to work with minimal supervision.

  3.      Good written and verbal communication skills to deal with tenants, contractors, emergency personnel and Staff with tact and diplomacy.

  4.      Must be able to speak, write and understand English.

  5.      Understanding of basic emergency procedures such as fire alarms

  6.      Ability to perform minor repairs such as clearing drains, water shut offs or toilet plunging.

  7.      Ability to perform daily inspections for fire inspections and maintenance deficiencies.

  8.      Must be physically capable to carry out light housekeeping duties.

  9.      Must be physically able to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs and hallways to conduct necessary inspections.

  10.   Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations including W.H.M.I.S.

  NOTE 1

• The Building Attendant/Site Staff must live in the building within which they are working/assigned.

  In exchange for the “specific duties” provided, Losani Homes will provide the Building Attendant residential accommodation in an apartment building including heat, hydro, water and a monthly phone allowance. The value of the residential accommodation will be set in accordance with Income Tax Regulations subject to Revenue Canada Legislation and Losani Homes will issue an annual T4 slip based on that amount.

  NOTE 2

  Payment for “Other Duties” as authorized will be paid as per complete time sheets.

  NOTE 3

  As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Records & Judicial Matters Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

   

  THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@losanihomes.com

Losani Homes is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Losani Homes will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. We will consult with applicants to ensure a suitable accommodation is provided.